The Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950. Which act or governing document did it replace?
Government of India Act, 1935
Document Replaced by Indian Constitution
The Constitution of India, which became effective on 26 January 1950, replaced the Government of India Act, 1935.
Historical Context
The Government of India Act, 1935, was a major constitutional reform enacted by the British Parliament. It laid the groundwork for India's eventual self-governance and administrative structure. When India adopted its own constitution and became a republic, the provisions of the 1935 Act ceased to have effect as the primary governing law.
Key Acts Considered
- Government of India Act, 1858: Transferred power from East India Company to the British Crown.
- Government of India Act, 1935: Established provincial autonomy and a federal structure, serving as the immediate predecessor to the Indian Constitution.
- Indian Councils Act, 1892: Expanded legislative councils but was less comprehensive than the 1935 Act.
- Regulating Act, 1773: An early act regulating EIC activities.
The Constitution of India drew heavily from the Government of India Act, 1935, but established a fully sovereign and democratic framework, thereby replacing it.
Important Questions from Changes in Indian Administration after 1858
In which of the following years were the Mont-Ford Reforms report presented by the British colonial government in India?
Which of the following Acts of the British Parliament stated that a member of the British Cabinet was appointed Secretary of State for India?
After the revolt of 1857, the title of 'Empress of India' was given to the Queen of England in:
The power to rule in India was transferred from the British East India Company to the British Parliament in which of the following years?
Which of the following was the most significant development after the revolt of 1857?
